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    HELP routine Maintenance turned into a nightmare (Water in Bottom Cylinder)

    I have a 1988 Johnson 60 J60TLCCR and I figures since we are quarantined because of the corona virus I would tune up the boat. Here was my plan. Sea Foam the carb, New Plugs, Impeller,foot oil. No big deal. While I was in the middle of the seafoam treatment of the engine and carbs the muffs...
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    2001 Yamaha sx200txr 0x66 question

    I have a 2001 Yamaha 0x66 and wanting to replace the fuel water separator filter. Can you tell me what filter I need to get I cannot find it online and the number is rubbed of the old one. Its on a Hurricane Deckboat. I ready were everyone says get a 10 micron racor but want to get the correct...
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    2001 Yamaha 0X66 200 hp fuel issues

    Hello everyone I purchased this boat about 2 years ago and the motor has ran like a top until this past weekend. It started with not wanting to crank unless it has almost full throttle. This is a fuel injected motor and never needed more than just pressing the choke to get it started on a cold...
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    1994 Johnson 120 TLER Running issue

    Hello everyone. I have a 1994 J120 TLER that was running perfect last summer but had a Lower until with a seal leak so I pulled the motor off and replaced with a 115. I fixed the lower unit and put the motor back on and it is idling very high and missing on throttle up. Check out the video below...
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    1994 Johnson 120 TLER Water Pump and Running issues

    Hello everyone. This weekend I fired up the motor on muffs after sitting all winter and when it was cold it ran fine. Once it got hot it ran like total crap. If I throttled up it sound like it was missing on all cylinders. I then tried to cut it off and it would not turn off. When I turned...
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    2001 Mercury Optimax 225 XL Saltwater engine

    I am looking at buying a boat with a 2001 Mercury Optimax 225 XL Saltwater engine that has 516 hours on it. Does anyone have any experience with this motor and know if it is good/bad or should I run form it. I did see they had a class action lawsuit back in the day but not sure if this motor...
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    1993 Johnson TJ115TLETS burned Piston

    Hello everyone. Here is my current situation. I picked up a 1993 Johnson TJ115TLETS from a friend and I finally started messing with it 2 years later and here is what I found. It would crank up and idle fine but trying to get the boat on plane it was just dragging and you could tell it had...
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    1993 Johnson TJ115TLETS 115hp need help!!

    I have a 1993 Johnson TJ115TETS and my crankcase is leaking. See attached pictures. Is there anything I can do to stop the leak beside complete breakdown and resealing? My other problem is my binnacle controller the idle controller ring broke I am not sure exactly what it is called but can...
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    Do I have Weak Spark caused by a bad stator?

    Hello everyone. I am still fighting my 1994 Johnson 120 TLERC. It is a long story but I have replaced the lower Crankshaft bearings, New upper and lower seals,Plugs, New fuel Pump,Rebuilt carbs, WaterPump etc. SO basically I am at the point now where I believe I have fixed all the previous...
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    DVA Adapter help

    Hello everyone I am wanting to build my own DVA adapter and I have searched the forums and found several mentions and diagrams that are years old. I have also started looking on ebay and googling for the parts but everytime I find the parts I have to buy 5 to 100. Does anyone have links or...
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    Trailer Tire upgrading need suggestions

    Hello everyone I have a 1988 24 ft Tracker Party Barge that sits on a Tracker trailer made for a 22-24 ft boat. My pontoons hang off roughly 2 ft off the end of the trailer. This is the original trailer purchased with the boat. I am about to completely redo the trailer and I am wanting to...
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    1994 Johnson 120 V4 will not stay running. Please help Frustrated!

    Hello everyone. I just got the boat and motor last week and both have been sitting for a couple of years. Here is what I have done so far. Johnson J120 TLER 1. Compression 120 all cylinders 2, Rebuilt all 4 carbs 3. Replaced Fuel Lines/Filter 4. New Plugs 5, New waterpump impeller and housing...
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    Johnson Model J120TLERC Question on Fuel Primer Solenoid and Thermostats

    Hello everyone. I just got the boat and motor last week and both have been sitting for a couple of years. Here is what I have done so far. Johnson J120 TLER 1. Compression 120 all cylinders 2, Rebuilt all 4 carbs 3. Replaced Fuel Lines/Filter 4. New Plugs 5, New waterpump impeller and housing...
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    1994 Johnson 120 TLER VRO Replacement pump help getting part number

    I just picked up a 1994 120 hp V4 Model TLER and I started messing with it today and I noticed the VRO pump has already been by passed but fuel is leaking from the diaphragm and the fitting where the main fuel is supplied to the pump is broke. I am looking for the correct part number for a non...
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    Help with Floor repair on fiberglass deckboat

    I picked up this deckboat real cheap today and I have some soft spots on the floor where they put the table mounts through the deck. The back area is damaged about 1 foot around the hole and the front is just a few inches. My question is do they make some kind of an expoy that I can fill in...
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    Suggestions on How to repair a Fiberglass floor with rotted wood.

    I picked up this deckboat real cheap today and I have some soft spots on the floor where they put the table mounts through the deck. The back area is damaged about 1 foot around the hole and the front is just a few inches. My question is do they make some kind of an expoy that I can fill in...
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    1987 Johnson 60 HP VRO Hard Starting and Missing/Spitting

    I have a 1987 Johnson 65 HP VRO that has ran great for the past 3 years. This year it is very hard to start and when idling it is hissing/missing. When out on the lake it doesn't have the power or get up like it use to. I am suspecting the carbs got gummed over the winter but wanted to double...
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    Alternatives to Carpet on Pontoon

    Hello everyone I have a 2001 18ft Bass Buggy and its time for the carpet to get replaced and I do not want carpet anymore. I have the aluminum deck and from everything that I have read the vinyl floor will not stick to the aluminum. So what are my other options? Last year I completely restored...
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    Another Motor Upgrade questions

    I am in the middle of rebuilding my 1987 24 ft Party Barge. I currently have an 1987 Johnson 60 hp that runs like a top. Accoring to the boat sticker it can hold up to a 115 hp. If I upgrade to a 115 what type of speed gains would I get. I think now I am about 15-18 mph. I would like to be...
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    24 ft pontoon Redeck

    Ok I know this question has been asked 1000 times but I am about to redeck my 24 ft pontoon. I am trying to decide between the marine plywood, alumideck , or just a regular wood deck. See the attached pictures. I would like to know what you think of this guy restoration. How long do you think...
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